Veterinary Nurse II

About This Role

This position provides veterinary support and performs semi-routine tasks to assist with laboratory needs during junior surgery and clinical skills courses, as well as assisting with other DCS courses. Duties will include working with large animals and shelter dogs. The fall semester primarily works with shelter dogs and the spring semester is large animal focused and labs consist of bovine, equine and small ruminant patients. The employee provides assistance in the care of patients through independently performing technical procedures and administering treatments. This position requires the ability to be a forward thinker. The ability to anticipate the next step or anticipating the need for extra safety measures in relation to student/personnel safety or biosecurity measures. The successful candidate should be an effective communicator.

In addition, this position may have some cross-training requirements with the Veterinary Health Center.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a two year college program in veterinary and animal technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in Anesthesia
• Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts, animal behavior and animal husbandry.
• Advanced knowledge of nursing care, service flow, and section requirements.
• Ability to handle, restrain, and provide medical treatments to domestic animals.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipment.
• Ability to adhere to appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to work in high intensity environment.
• Skilled in time management and prioritizing daily tasks.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, written and oral.
• Skilled in basic computer skills.
• Ability to train other employees.
• Be willing to master new techniques.

Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:

• The College of Veterinary Medicine requires that new hires must obtain a Kansas license as a Veterinary Technician within 6 months of employment. Advancing staff must have obtained their Kansas license as a Veterinary Technician prior to advancement.
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. All CVM employees must complete basic safety training. Newly hired laboratory personnel must complete all training before work may begin in the laboratory. All other personnel have 2 weeks to complete training.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on August 8, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.04 - $27.96/hr